Extended Schengen border checks pose new hurdles for Irish business travellers
UK to bar dual nationals without a British passport from 25 February; Irish passports still open doors
Detention of Kilkenny carpenter in Texas reignites calls for US visa deal for Irish citizens
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Early-morning weather and staffing issues trigger fresh wave of delays at Dublin Airport
Flightera data show one in four flights leaving Dublin Airport on 17 February delayed by more than an hour, thanks to adverse winds and staff shortages. Companies should expect scheduling knock-ons throughout the day and build contingency time into urgent trips.
Ireland to Curb English-Language Student Visas Amid Concerns They Are a ‘Back Door’ to Work Permits
Cabinet papers reveal that Ireland will clamp down on English-language student visas, citing abuse of the Stamp 2 study route as a ‘back door’ to employment. Measures under consideration include stricter financial thresholds, an accreditation regime for schools, and closer labour-market enforcement. Businesses relying on student workers and mobility teams sponsoring post-study permits should prepare for tighter rules and possible caps.
Dublin III Failings: Just 2 % of Asylum Applicants Ordered to Transfer Are Actually Sent to Other EU States
Only 19 of more than 1,000 asylum seekers issued with Dublin III transfer decisions over the past five years were actually relocated, new Justice Department figures show. The near-zero enforcement rate highlights administrative and legal obstacles and is fuelling calls for reform ahead of the EU’s new asylum pact. Firms supporting refugee talent should expect continued delays until the new framework is in place.
Aer Lingus Adds Seven New European Routes From Dublin and Cork, Boosting Summer 2026 Connectivity
Aer Lingus will open five new routes from Dublin and two from Cork this summer, giving Irish business travellers direct access to Norway’s capital, northern Spain, southern France and the Scottish Highlands. The move broadens point-to-point connectivity for multinational firms and reflects confidence that forthcoming legislation will lift the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.